NRECA’s CEO, Matheson’s Leadership Amid Big Changes for Utilities

Jim Matheson, the CEO of National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA), is steering the organization through a period of dramatic change in the utilities sector. He is adept at managing the 900-member co-op whose mission is to provide affordable and reliable electricity to rural areas of America.

Matheson, a former Congressman, has been at the helm of NRECA since 2016. He continues to navigate the organization through the fast-evolving landscape of the utilities industry. He is committed to maintaining affordability and reliability while transitioning to environmentally friendly power sources.

Another significant change under Matheson’s leadership is NRECA’s push for rural broadband connectivity. Recognizing the role of digital inclusion in modern society, Matheson is driving the initiative to provide internet services to rural communities, further expanding the co-op’s mission.